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Muslim Names

Muslim names are significant, powerful choices, as they are chosen not only for their sounds, but for their meanings. In Islam, names are considered to be a blessing upon the child and convey noble, spiritual values. Arabic names and names from the Quran are especially popular among Muslims. Muhammad, the name of the primary Prophet of Islam, is widely considered to be the most common name in the world, all spellings combined. Many Muslim names rank among popular names USA, but they are more common in the UK, where there is a larger Muslim population proportionately. The top Muslim names in England are Layla for girls and Muhammad for boys. Along with Layla, other Muslim girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aaliyah, Ayla, Kamila, and Nyla. In addition to Muhammad, other Muslim boy names in the US Top 1000 include Amir, Khalil, Zayn, and Ali. Unique Muslim names that work across cultures include Aziza, Marjani, and Sidra for girls, and Faris, Laith, and Zaki for boys. If you are searching for the perfect Muslim name for your child, consult our list below.

Esma

Meaning: supreme

Origin:Turkish, Bosnian
2537
Zainab Zainab is a name of Arabic origin. In Arabic...
Origin:Variation of Zaynab
2839
Yamileth

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Arabic
2978
Hiba

Meaning: gift

Origin:Arabic
14705
Senna

Meaning: brightness

Origin:Botanical name; Arabic
1120
Isa Isa is a beautiful name with a lot of depth ...
Origin:Arabic variation of Jesus
3510
Samira

Meaning: companion in evening conversation

Origin:Arabic
1292
Noor

Meaning: light

Origin:Arabic; Dutch variation of Eleonora
1328
Liana

Meaning: to climb like a vine

Origin:French
385
Maryam

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew, Arabic, Iranian
376
Zaynab

Meaning: beauty, grace

Origin:Arabic, tree name or "beauty, grace"
2661
Haya

Meaning: life; universal feathers

Origin:Hebrew or Japanese
2611
Janan

Meaning: heart, soul

Origin:Arabic
10710
Alia

Meaning: supreme, exalted

Origin:Arabic feminine form of Ali
381
Nadia

Meaning: hope; tender, delicate

Origin:Russian, Arabic
326
Mariam

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Arabic variation of Mary
397
Lilia

Meaning: lily

Origin:Russian
398
Iqra

Meaning: read

Origin:Arabic
424
Alya

Meaning: heavens, highborn, exalted

Origin:Arabic
516
Liyana

Meaning: it is raining; soft, delicate

Origin:Zulu, Arabic
535